Hamas gives ‘positive response’ to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Ceasefire Negotiations - The Israeli prime minister rejected changes requested by Hamas to the latest ceasefire proposal [1] - Talks are set to continue despite the back and forth between parties [1] - A potential Gaza deal could be reached next weekend [2] Key Sticking Points - The fate of the controversial aid distribution agency, GHF, backed by both the US and Israel, remains a key sticking point [2] Security Concerns - Two American security workers from GHF were wounded by a grenade, with GHF attributing the attack to Hamas based on local intelligence [3] Humanitarian Crisis - Civilians in Gaza are facing dire conditions while waiting for food, with reports of hundreds killed while trying to obtain aid [4] Political Sentiment - Many Israelis express more faith in the US president than their own prime minister regarding progress in the situation [4]